The game started with FC Dallas player Bruno Guarda receiving a yellow card for unsportsmanlike behaviour within 8 minutes of the game followed by a goal by Andre Rocha within 9 minutes of the game. Andre Rocha’s goal was unassisted and was a direct kick into the center of the net which caught the goalkeeper for DC United in a state of surprise. The rest of the game was one in which FC Dallas showed their best and the supporters were celebrating by waving flags of Texas and FC Dallas.
DC United never recovered from the initial shock and made serious errors in the game which the disciplined, and organized FC Dallas used to their advantage. DC United started to become a disorganized team with yellow cards for Guerrero [reckless tackle], Peralta [reckless foul], and Crayton [dissent] followed by the expulsion of Jaime Moreno for violent conduct unbecoming of a football [soccer] player. DC United may have a chance but it has to find a way to reorganize itself and its players will have to control their temper.
I would like to wish FC Dallas and DC United the best in their future games leading to the MLS Cup.